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Cheap flights from San Diego to Philadelphia from £79

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SAN — PHL
11 May — 18 May1
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Philadelphia (PHL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 6 May 2024.

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£502

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How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Philadelphia?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 31 days in advance, which can save you up to 35% on flights from San Diego to Philadelphia compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 31 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at £309. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £424.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Philadelphia?

Flights from San Diego to Philadelphia lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from San Diego to Philadelphia in August, with the cheapest ticket starting at £178.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Philadelphia (SAN - PHL)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to Philadelphia as you normally would.

Cheap Delta flights from San Diego to Philadelphia

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between San Diego and Philadelphia. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 869,692 searches. Data last updated 6 May 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Delta flights we've come across from San Diego to Philadelphia. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Sat 14/906:15SAN - PHL
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Tue 17/907:00PHL - SAN
1 stop8h 18mDelta
Deal found 5/5£158
Tue 22/1022:15SAN - PHL
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Fri 1/1117:15PHL - SAN
1 stop9h 24mDelta
Deal found 6/5£322
Sat 10/822:15SAN - PHL
1 stop7h 21mDelta
Tue 20/805:55PHL - SAN
1 stop9h 33mDelta
Deal found 6/5£867
Sun 11/822:15SAN - PHL
1 stop7h 21mDelta
Tue 20/806:00PHL - SAN
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Deal found 6/5£969
Tue 4/622:50SAN - PHL
1 stop7h 43mDelta
Tue 11/607:00PHL - SAN
1 stop8h 34mDelta
Deal found 6/5£991
Thu 10/1019:13SAN - PHL
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Mon 14/1018:30PHL - SAN
1 stop8h 09mDelta
Deal found 5/5£1,071

Cheap United Airlines flights from San Diego to Philadelphia

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between San Diego and Philadelphia. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 869,692 searches. Data last updated 6 May 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available United Airlines flights departing from San Diego and landing in Philadelphia. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Tue 1/1019:53SAN - PHL
2 stops12h 47mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/1011:58PHL - SAN
2 stops11h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/5£434
Thu 26/919:53SAN - PHL
2 stops12h 47mUnited Airlines
Mon 30/911:58PHL - SAN
2 stops11h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5£541

Cheap San Diego to Philadelphia flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Diego to Philadelphia specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 869,692 searches. Prices were last updated on 6 May 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Philadelphia in 2024 at this time. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Mon 6/513:44SAN - PHL
2 stops12h 51mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/510:00PHL - SAN
2 stops10h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5£393
Fri 21/618:49SAN - PHL
2 stops12h 01mAlaska Airlines
Sat 22/612:00PHL - SAN
2 stops14h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/5£972
Tue 4/622:50SAN - PHL
1 stop7h 43mDelta
Tue 11/607:00PHL - SAN
1 stop8h 34mDelta
Deal found 6/5£991

San Diego to Philadelphia 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Diego and Philadelphia in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 869,692 searches. Data last updated 6 May 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Philadelphia in 2024 at this time. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sat 14/906:15SAN - PHL
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Tue 17/907:00PHL - SAN
1 stop8h 18mDelta
Deal found 5/5£158
Tue 22/1022:15SAN - PHL
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Fri 1/1117:15PHL - SAN
1 stop9h 24mDelta
Deal found 6/5£322
Sat 7/1218:00SAN - PHL
1 stop10h 21mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/1210:15PHL - SAN
2 stops11h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5£389
Tue 24/1217:09SAN - PHL
1 stop9h 44mDelta
Mon 30/1218:30PHL - SAN
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Deal found 6/5£391
Mon 6/513:44SAN - PHL
2 stops12h 51mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/510:00PHL - SAN
2 stops10h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5£393
Tue 1/1019:53SAN - PHL
2 stops12h 47mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/1011:58PHL - SAN
2 stops11h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/5£434
Tue 24/1219:38SAN - PHL
2 stops13h 32mUnited Airlines
Mon 30/1206:10PHL - SAN
1 stop16h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5£487
Tue 24/1207:00SAN - PHL
1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines
Mon 30/1210:10PHL - SAN
2 stops12h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/5£527
Thu 26/919:53SAN - PHL
2 stops12h 47mUnited Airlines
Mon 30/911:58PHL - SAN
2 stops11h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5£541

One-way flights to Philadelphia from San Diego

Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Philadelphia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 869,692 searches. Data last updated 6 May 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from San Diego to Philadelphia. Those needing a return flight from San Diego to Philadelphia can use the search form above.
Sat 14/922:15SAN - PHL
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/5£79
Fri 14/620:30SAN - PHL
1 stop10h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 5/5£100
Wed 14/819:19SAN - PHL
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Deal found 6/5£434
Sat 13/707:00SAN - PHL
1 stop19h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5£523
Sun 19/522:29SAN - PHL
1 stop9h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5£547
Sat 13/720:39SAN - PHL
2 stops10h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/5£592
Sat 13/719:26SAN - PHL
2 stops11h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5£689

Find flights from San Diego to Philadelphia within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Philadelphia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 869,692 searches. Data last updated 6 May 2024.

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£158 - £1,071

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San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Sat 14/9

1 stop7h 55m

Philadelphia

Tue 17/9

1 stop8h 18m

£158

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Tue 22/10

1 stop7h 20m

Philadelphia

Fri 1/11

1 stop9h 24m

£322

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Tue 1/10

2 stops12h 47m

Philadelphia

Mon 7/10

2 stops11h 07m

£434

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Thu 26/9

2 stops12h 47m

Philadelphia

Mon 30/9

2 stops11h 07m

£541

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Sat 10/8

1 stop7h 21m

Philadelphia

Tue 20/8

1 stop9h 33m

£867

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Sun 11/8

1 stop7h 21m

Philadelphia

Tue 20/8

1 stop7h 18m

£969

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Fri 21/6

2 stops12h 01m

Philadelphia

Sat 22/6

2 stops14h 59m

£972

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Tue 4/6

1 stop7h 43m

Philadelphia

Tue 11/6

1 stop8h 34m

£991

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Thu 10/10

1 stop7h 24m

Philadelphia

Mon 14/10

1 stop8h 09m

£1,071

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When is the best time to book a flight from San Diego to Philadelphia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Diego to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on 3 May 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Philadelphia, you should look to book at least 30 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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Average price of flights to Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip from San Diego to Philadelphia by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Diego to Philadelphia is currently £423 while a return flight costs £703. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Philadelphia (average of £629). Flying from San Diego to Philadelphia in July is currently the most expensive (average of £738). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

£517

February

£520

March

£501

April

£523

May

£544

June

£575

July

£588

August

£577

September

£532

October

£532

November

£509

December

£532

Temperature and rainfall in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

PHL

Temperature

1 - 26 °C

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Philadelphia. Reviews last updated 6 May 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and United Airlines from San Diego to Philadelphia by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very Good
9,137 reviews
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Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very Good
9,137 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very Good
9,137 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Delta
8.1
Very Good
10,818 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very Good
9,137 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

JetBlue
7.6
Good
4,535 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very Good
9,137 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,090 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very Good
9,137 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San Diego to Philadelphia for under £200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Philadelphia for under £200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just £158, but on average you can expect to pay £703.

  • What days are direct flights available from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    Direct flights are available for this route on the following days: Friday.

  • How many flights depart from San Diego to Philadelphia on average per day?

    On average, you can expect to see 2 flights from San Diego to Philadelphia a day.
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  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    Airlines like Delta, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines fly from San Diego to Philadelphia in about 7h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 52m. There are 2378 mi between San Diego and Philadelphia. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Philadelphia round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to Philadelphia round-trip from £158. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from £434, and Alaska Airlines, from £972. Delta is priced at 58% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Philadelphia one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £79 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include JetBlue from £100 and United Airlines from £523 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Diego to Philadelphia on time: American Airlines (90%), Iberia (83%), Qatar Airways (80%).

  • What does SAN to PHL mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a San Diego Airport to Philadelphia Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SAN to PHL flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Philadelphia that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Diego to Philadelphia flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Diego to Philadelphia with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Diego to Philadelphia flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Philadelphia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Philadelphia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Philadelphia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Philadelphia that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Diego to Philadelphia offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Diego to Philadelphia flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Diego to Philadelphia flight deals updated?

    The San Diego to Philadelphia flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/5.

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